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ZIP 77565

Part of Kemah, TX
Pop. 6,943·Galveston County·335th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,618/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$347
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ZIP 77565 · $1,618
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$1,910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,416/yr
At $1,618/mo median
Location
CityKemah
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77565 (Kemah, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,943
Median income
$95,268
Median age
46.4
Renters
50.2%
Age distribution
19.2%
19.6%
25.5%
17.4%
18.2%
Under 1819.2%
18–3419.6%
35–5425.5%
55–6417.4%
65+18.2%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
68.8%
25.3%
White68.8%
Black5.1%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
16.8%
35.6%
40.9%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
49.8%
50.2%
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77565 in Kemah, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,625 → $95,268
up 11.3%
Population
6,555 → 6,943
up 5.9%
Renter share
40.5% → 50.2%
+9.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39% → 40.9%
+1.9 pts
Median age
48.3 → 46.4
-1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $85,625 in 2021 to $95,268 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 6,555 to 6,943 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. About 50.2% of households rent today, against 40.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77565 covers Kemah, TX. The median rent here is $1,618/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($95,268/yr), ZIP 77565 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77565?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77565 (Kemah, TX) is $1,618. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77565 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77565's median rent of $1,618/mo is $347 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77565 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77565 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #335 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,618/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77565?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,618/mo in ZIP 77565. The local median household income is $95,268/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77565?

Rent in ZIP 77565 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77565 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77565 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,618/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($95,268/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77565 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77565 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.2% of ZIP 77565 households are renters, while 49.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77565 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77565 compare to the rest of Kemah?

ZIP 77565 is pricier than Kemah as a whole. At $1,618/mo, it's $153 above the Kemah citywide median of $1,465/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77565 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77565 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,618/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 77565's median household income ($95,268/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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